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Thannisch Family History

Thannisch Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Harnisch, Hannasch, Hanisch, Haisch, Heinisch, Janisch, Jannusch

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Where is the Thannisch family from?

You can see how Thannisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thannisch family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Thannisch families living in Missouri. This was about 86% of all the recorded Thannisch's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Thannisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thannisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thannisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Apprentice Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thannisch. 100% of Thannisch men worked as an Apprentice Machinist.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Apprentice Machinist
    100%

What Thannisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Thannisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thannisch census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Thannisch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Thannisch. For the veterans among your Thannisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thannisch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Thannisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thannisch in 1966 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thannisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thannisch ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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